31 - A traditional military helmet of Indo-Persian origin (kulah khud or kolah khud) made of forged steel, hemispherical in shape, topped with a flame-shaped plume. The helmet is decorated with stylized floral motifs, interlacing patterns, and calligraphy across the entire crown. It features two side attachments for plumes or feathers (missing here). A camail made of forged iron chain mail (ring mail), attached all around the helmet to protect the nape of the neck and the sides of the face. A movable nasal bar secured by a wing nut, allowing for adjustment of the frontal protection

A traditional military helmet of Indo-Persian origin (kulah khud or kolah khud) made of forged steel, hemispherical in shape, topped with a flame-shaped plume. The helmet is decorated with stylized floral motifs, interlacing patterns, and calligraphy across the entire crown. It features two side attachments for plumes or feathers (missing here). A camail made of forged iron chain mail (ring mail), attached all around the helmet to protect the nape of the neck and the sides of the face. A movable nasal bar secured by a wing nut, allowing for adjustment of the frontal protection Total height (with plume): 43 cm Shell diameter: approximately 20.5 cm Probably from the North Mughal region of India or Persia (Iran), late Qajar style. Late 18th–early 19th century